How to Calculate and Solve for Shear Modulus of Rubber | Fracture Mechanics

Last Updated on March 8, 2021

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To compute for shear modulus of rubber, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Density of Network Cross Links (N), Boltzmann’s Constant (K_B) and Temperature (T).

The formula for calculating shear modulus of rubber:

G = NK_BT

Where:

G = Shear Modulus of Rubber
N = Density of Network Cross Links
K_B = Boltzmann’s Constant
T = Temperature

Let’s solve an example;
Find the shear modulus of rubber when the density of network cross links is 21, the boltzmann’s constant is 1.38064852E-23 and the temperature is 10.

This implies that;

N = Density of Network Cross Links = 21
K_B = Boltzmann’s Constant = 1.38064852E-23
T = Temperature = 10

G = NK_BT
G = (21)(1.38064852e-23)(10)
G = 2.89

Therefore, the shear modulus of rubber is 2.89e-23 Pa.

Calculating the Density of Network Cross Links when the Shear Modulus of Rubber, Boltzmann’s Constant and the Temperature is Given.

N = ^G / _KBT

Where;

N = Density of Network Cross Links
G = Shear Modulus of Rubber
K_B = Boltzmann’s Constant
T = Temperature

Let’s solve an example;
Find the density of network cross links when the shear modulus of rubber is 14, the boltzmann’s constant is 1.380e-23 and temperature is 4.

This implies that;

G = Shear Modulus of Rubber = 14
K_B = Boltzmann’s Constant = 1.380e-23
T = Temperature = 4

N = ^G / _KBT
N = ¹⁴ / _{1.380e-23 x 4}
N = ¹⁴ / _5.52e-23
N = 2.54e-23

Therefore, the network cross links is 2.54e-23.

Calculating the Temperature when the Shear Modulus of Rubber, the Density of Network Cross Links and the Boltzmann’s Constant is Given.

T = ^G / _KBN

Where;

T = Temperature
G = Shear Modulus of Rubber
N = Density of Network Cross Links
K_B = Boltzmann’s Constant

Let’s solve an example;
Find the temperature when the shear modulus of rubber is 20, the density of network cross links is 18 and the boltzmann’s constant is 1.380e-23.

This implies that;

G = Shear Modulus of Rubber = 20
N = Density of Network Cross Links = 18
K_B = Boltzmann’s Constant = 1.380e-23

T = ^G / _KBN
T = ²⁰ / _{1.380e-23 x 18}
T = ²⁰ / _2.48e-22
T = 8.06e-22

Therefore, the temperature is 8.06e-22.

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the shear modulus of rubber.

To get the answer and workings of the shear modulus of rubber using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.

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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.

Now, Click on Fracture Mechanics under Materials and Metallurgical

Now, Click on Shear Modulus of Rubber under Fracture Mechanics

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the shear modulus of rubber according to the respective parameters which is the Density of Network Cross Links (N), Boltzmann’s Constant (K_B) and Temperature (T).

Now, enter the value appropriately and accordingly for the parameter as required by the Density of Network Cross Links (N) is 21, Boltzmann’s Constant (K_B) is 1.380e-23 and Temperature (T) is 10.

Finally, Click on Calculate

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the shear modulus of rubber and presents the formula, workings and steps too.